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The National Trust, as ever, have gone all out in creating gorgeous winter wonderlands this Christmas. Various sites will be filled with Santa's little helpers, reindeer, and of course Santa Claus himself.

Use this guide to find your preferred spot, but maybe work out whether you've been naughty or nice first!

County Down: Mount Stewart

Highlights: Catch the ‘Santa Express’ bus into the picturesque grounds of Mount Stewart. There’ll be a hidden grotto, elves in their workshop, as well as festive refreshments, Santa, Mrs Claus and a magic elf